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CNN Special Report

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In hour-long, in-depth explorations, CNN hosts examine extraordinary individuals, unexpected events and controversial subjects through interviews, stories, images and videos.

Season 40 Episodes

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Episode 1: Facebook at 15: It's Complicated

Feb 11, 2019 · 45m

February 2019 marks the 15 year anniversary of the social network. CNN's Laurie Segall explores how Facebook has changed how we connect for the good but also for the bad. The history is a complicated one and now begs the question: what's the future for this social network giant?

Episode 2: Saudi Arabia: Kingdom of Secrets

Mar 4, 2019 · 45m

Fareed Zakaria explores a country where women are property, music and movies, evil - until a new Crown Prince bring unimaginable freedoms. But there is a dark side - is Saudi Arabia's new regime guilty of murder? Fareed focuses on the deeply troubled U.S.-Saudi relationship, from 9/11 to the current crisis.

Episode 3: The Trump Family Business

May 18, 2019 · 45m

For years, President Trump has bragged about his business prowess. However, he prefers to keep the details of how he makes money secret. Case in point: his current battles to keep his taxes and other financial documents away from scrutiny. CNN's Erin Burnett takes a look at how the Trump Organization makes money.

Episode 5: State of Hate: The Explosion of White Supremacy

Jul 1, 2019 · 45m

White supremacy has become a crisis in the United States. The number of hate groups has soared to a record - over 1000 - and hate crimes are up by double digits. Fareed Zakaria traces the roots of the current crisis, looks at history to discover how racism becomes a political movement, and he interviews a White Supremacist in an effort to understand the forces driving the dangerous racial moment we find ourselves in.

Episode 7: The Age of Amazon

Aug 17, 2019 · 45m

CNN's Poppy Harlow examines Amazon's journey from online bookstore to e-commerce giant and beyond.

Episode 8: A Toxic Tale: Trump's Environmental Impact

Aug 24, 2019 · 45m

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes on a nationwide investigation to look at the real-life impact of dozens of deregulations at the EPA. What does it mean for the health of American families?

Episode 9: Friends Forever: 25 Years of Laughter

Sep 16, 2019 · 45m

The astronomically popular sitcom based in New York first aired in September of 1994. Alisyn Camerota takes a look back, and a look forward on what's to come of this hit that never really went away.

Episode 12: Ted Turner: Captain Planet

Sep 29, 2019 · 45m

Those who know him and his environmental work best paint the picture of a Ted Turner often lost in the headlines, but no less important. Hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Episode 13: Weed 5: The CBD Craze

Sep 30, 2019 · 45m

More than six years since CNN's first investigation into medical marijuana, Dr. Sanjay Gupta searches for the truth about CBD, which has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry.

Episode 14: Scheme and Scandal: Inside the College Admissions Crisis

Oct 21, 2019 · 45m

Fareed Zakaria looks at the frenzied competition for slots at elite schools - that has exploded into the biggest cheating scandal in American history - a scheme that exploited the desperate quest for higher test scores, as well as the world of elite sports, played only by the affluent, that college advisors call "rich white affirmative action."

Episode 15: When a President Faces Impeachment

Oct 26, 2019 · 45m

Impeachment was meant to be a drastic, last resort measure - but in the last few decades, it has become a political weapon. Now that we find ourselves in the middle of an impeachment inquiry, we need to look to history, to understand how, why and even if we need to impeach Donald Trump.

Episode 16: The Impeachment Inquiry: In the Words of the Witnesses

Nov 25, 2019 · 45m

CNN looks back at the two weeks of public testimony to summarize the impeachment case against President Donald J. Trump and lay out the secretive, months-long effort by administration officials to pressure the Ukrainian government to announce investigations of former Vice President Joseph Biden and alleged Ukrainian interference in the 2016 US Presidential election.

Episode 17: All the President's Lies

Nov 25, 2019 · 45m

Chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper speaks to scholars, historians, authors, and philosopher to explore the national impact of Trump's most egregious lies, and how in turn, he has created a culture of mistrust; leading Americans to question scientists, economists, world figures and the media.

Episode 18: Abuse and Scandal in the Catholic Church: The Case of the Predator Priest

Dec 2, 2019 · 45m

The Salesians are a religious order whose reach and influence stretch through the highest ranks of the Catholic Church. Their stated mission is to minister to children, but how much should we trust that they will choose to protect the children in their care rather than the brothers and priests in their ranks who have been accused or even convicted of sexually abusing a minor?

Season 40 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did CNN Special Report Season 40 premiere?

CNN Special Report Season 40 premiered on February 11, 2019.

How many episodes are in CNN Special Report Season 40?

CNN Special Report Season 40 has 20 episodes.

What is the first episode of CNN Special Report Season 40?

The season opens with Season 40 Episode 1, "Facebook at 15: It's Complicated". It aired on February 11, 2019.

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